They want a reliable pass catcher – wide receiver or tight end – who can convert on third down and get some yards after the catch. They are very confident they can find such a coveted receiver, whether he’s an unrestricted free agent (UFA), a cap casualty, trade or rookie.

It’s tricky to identify potential trades or cap casualties, but Hensley points to five first-round wide receivers and four UFA wide receivers that the Ravens could target.

One thing to note before we get into the list is that even if the Ravens don’t use their first-round pick on a receiver, there could still be plenty of talent later on. The ESPN draft tracker has 13 wide receivers listed among its top 90 prospects.

“The wide receiver position is deep in this year’s draft, and that is good news for the Ravens,” wrote CSNBaltimore.com’s Clifton Brown.

MikeEvans, Texas A&M6-foot-5, 225 pounds 2013: 69 catches, 1,394 yards, 12 touchdownsCBS Sports Breakdown: “Highly physical receiver who uses his size and strength to simply bully defenders. Possesses an NFL-ready body, aiding him in his fight through press coverage, pushing off to generate consistent (if illegal) separation, when boxing out defenders on jump balls and in providing excellent downfield blocking for teammates. … Classic long-strider who does not possess the preferred burst off the snap to instantly challenge defenders off the line or out of his breaks.”

KelvinBenjamin, Florida State6-5, 235 54 catches, 1,011 yards, 15 touchdownsCBS Sports Breakdown: “Near-tight end size (6-5, 235) with a ridiculously large wingspan, giving him a catching radius that is probably on-par with anyone at the NFL level. Shows the gliding speed and short-area quickness to create some separation and be a terror in jump-ball situations, especially in the red zone. … Still developing as a route-runner.”

JordanMatthews, Vanderbilt6-3, 205 112 catches, 1,477 yards, 7 touchdownsCBS Sports Breakdown: “Matthews, a cousin of the legendary Jerry Rice, is a better football player than he is an athlete. While he led the SEC with a gaudy 19.0 yards-per-catch average last season, he has good (but not great) build-up speed. His size allows him to be moved inside and out in Vandy's offense, allowing the team to find him favorable matchups and has very good hand-eye coordination to haul in tough passes, including one-handed catches.”

BrandinCooks, Oregon State5-10, 182 128 catches, 1,730 yards, 16 touchdownsCBS Sports Breakdown: “Special athlete with explosive feet and natural burst - springs in his legs. Fluid body control with excellent start/stop moves, open-field vision and patient hesitation to elude defenders - joystick moves with loose hips and joints. Beautiful acceleration with speed to burn - electric after the catch. Quick hands to adjust and pluck with very good coordination to look the ball into his mitts. Strong football character. Tough individual - has never missed a game at any level. … Lacks ideal size with below average height and length for the position. Limited strength, muscle and overall growth potential.”

JarvisLandry, LSU6-0, 195 77 catches, 1,193 yards, 10 touchdownsCBS Sports Breakdown: “Solidly-built frame with above average toughness and body strength. Good build-up speed with smooth quickness and body control. Strong cuts and controlled momentum down the field - very good catch-and-go receiver. … Good size and speed, but limited in both areas. Only average height and length for the position. Takes a few moments to get up to his top-end speed and can be slowed in his routes by physical defenders - will struggle at times vs. press.”

Newsome indicated he would like to extend Suggs’ contract, which could help lesson his reported $12.4 million salary cap hit. And then there was a big “but.”

He’s not afraid to let Suggs walk away.

“Here was the message: Suggs should consider a contract extension or he could end up on another team like Anquan Boldin,” Hensley wrote.

“If I were Suggs, I wouldn't test the Ravens to see if they're bluffing. The Ravens have every right to approach Suggs about reworking his deal. Baltimore paid Suggs $6.4 million this year and got only half of their money's worth.”

That essentially leaves Suggs with a decision to leave for potentially more money with another team like Ed Reed, or extend and retire a Raven like Ray Lewis.

“My guess is that Suggs, who idolized Lewis, will want the same storybook ending and sign a contract extension with the Ravens,” Hensley wrote.

Now that Castillo has officially been named the offensive line coach, many are speculating that Andy Moeller – the former offensive line coach –will start a job search.

“The most likely scenario is that Moeller will not return,” wrote Brown. “Castillo and Moeller worked together last season, but Castillo being the true offensive line coach and Moeller having the title created some awkwardness.”

As for the rest of the coaching staff, until Offensive Coordinator Jim Caldwell decides what he will do, the Ravens are in a “holding pattern,” says Wilson.

Caldwell finished up his third head coaching interview yesterday with the Tennessee Titans after interviewing with the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins previously.

“If Caldwell gets a job, the Ravens would need a new offensive coordinator and possibly a new secondary coach because he's expected to bring Teryl Austin with him as defensive coordinator,” wrote Wilson.

Quick Hits

Ha! If this actually worked, you could expect fans of all 32 teams to file similar injunctions since all teams have had blown calls against them. … A Pennsylvania man filed for an emergency injunction to get the NFL playoffs suspended for 7-10 days so the Steelers and Chargers can play a game on a neutral field with the winner going to the playoffs. He claims the Chargers should not have advanced after officials missed a call in their Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs. [The Baltimore Sun]

@RavensInsider: Patriots made it official with former Ravens running back Jonas Gray, signing him to a reserve-future deal [Twitter]

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